Communication In Acupuncture
Tracking # 20-950615
Course overview
This 2-hour course on Communication in Acupuncture is designed to meet the requirements for an acupuncture license and NCCAOM certificate renewal. With the ever-rising need for consistency in acupuncture treatment plans, the ability of a practitioner's skills to communicate the urgency of therapeutic session compliance is critical in patient outcomes. This is especially true when treating injured patients in the midst of a legal case. This course covers: 1). The basics of interviewing; 2). Follow-through; 3). Charting; 4). Working with insurance claims while being overseen by a legal team. By successfully completing this course, acupuncturists can meet the requirements for acupuncture license renewal.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist
Disclosure statements
Through the course of Communication in Acupuncture, we hope to achieve the following three objectives:
1. Improve Communication Skills in Acupuncture Practice:
· Enhance acupuncturists' ability to effectively communicate with patients, emphasizing the importance of therapeutic session compliance.
· Develop strong interviewing techniques to establish trust, gather essential patient information, and convey the urgency of treatment plans.
2. Strengthen Documentation and Record-Keeping:
· Equip acupuncturists with comprehensive charting and record-keeping skills, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation of patient treatments.
· Explore best practices for maintaining organized and detailed patient records, including charting methods specific to acupuncture practice.
3. Navigate Legal and Insurance Aspects:
· Provide insights into working with injured patients involved in legal cases and cooperating with legal teams.
· Offer guidance on handling insurance claims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and effectively communicating treatment progress and outcomes to all relevant parties.